Winner of the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Paranormal-Time Travel-Futuristic. Winner of the Prism Award, Best First Book, from FF&P (Futuristic, Fantasy and Paranormal Chapter of RWA). Nominee for the 2012 Romantic Times Editors' Choice Best Book Awards. Nominee for the Paranormal Romance Guild Reviewers' Choice Awards. Her books have been well received by such reviewers as Kirkus Reviews and USA Today's HEA blog, including a 4.5-star rating from RT Book Reviews. Lina's first book was published in 2007. At every point along the way-before 2007 and since-she enjoys the daily routines of being an author: from conceiving an idea to writing and revising, from networking with other authors to attending workshops and learning sessions and, of course, holding that bright and shiny, newly published book in her hands-always the best experience ever. Being a writer is a dream come true for Lina, but the friendships she's forged with fellow authors and readers are the main perks. Those friendships make that solitary job a richer and more rewarding experience. Lina belongs to several writers' groups and has served as a board member and in several chapter positions. On the home front, Lina Lives in New Brunswick, Canada, a hot spot for legendary ghosts, tall tales and odd happenings, which probably add to her love of a good mystery. The spooky stories her grandfather told his grandchildren in the "parlor" when their grandmother wasn't paying attention also sparked the wonders of imagination and a love of storytelling.